"""Bonanza"" starts, the Cartwright family moves onto some scrub land. In this new land Ben Cartwright, a new widower, tries to raise his three young sons – at their late teens Adam and Hoss, and a pre-teen Joseph, commonly known as Little Joe. A number of minor (or perceived) inconsistencies exist between ""Ponderosa"" and ""Bonanza"", and a few glaring retcons are present. Shortly after the series first aired, four episodes were released on two DVDs. The first DVD featured both parts of the pilot episode, while the second featured ""Brother vs. Brother"" and ""Treasure"". On May 25, 2004, The ""Ponderosa:"
"was revived for three made-for-television movies featuring the Cartwrights' children: """" (1988), """" (1993), and """" (1995). Michael Landon Jr., played Little Joe's son Benji while Gillian Greene, Lorne Greene's daughter, played a love interest. In the second movie, airing on NBC, a one-hour retrospective was done to introduce the drama. It was hosted by both Michael Landon Jr., and Dirk Blocker, who looks and sounds much like his father Dan Blocker. According to the magazine ""TV Guide"", producer Dortort told Blocker he was too old to play the Hoss scion, but gave him the role of an unrelated newspaper"
"as a lesser doctor. His wife left him in the pilot episode. Ben's father, Stewart Barnes, is a gastroenterologist who is happy to be free from the influence of his ex-wife, Lydia Barnes (Stockard Channing in her third sitcom starring role following ""Stockard Channing in Just Friends"" and ""The Stockard Channing Show""), a status-conscious cardiologist and mother of their three children. Ben's brother, Oliver Barnes, is a self-centered plastic surgeon and committed womanizer. Their sister, Regina Barnes, is a lesbian E.R. doctor, who like Oliver, is infatuated with attractive women. She is addicted to the action found inside an ER."
"his novel and allow Honey to go to college. Bob (Dan Lett) is May's oldest son. He runs the mine, but is frequently frustrated by her attempts to control things. Toppy (Robin Craig) is Bob's wife and May's other daughter-in-law. Toppy is her nickname, but her real name is never revealed. Toppy was the name of her doll when she was a child, a doll she dearly loved. The couple has a daughter named Doris. When the show begins, Bob, Toppy, and Doris are snobbish and cold to Honey and her children. Doris picks a fight with Hub on his"
"and the 14th and final season ended on January 16, 1973. Blocker's remains were interred in a family plot in Woodmen Cemetery, in De Kalb, Texas. The common grave site is marked by a plain stone with the name ""B. Dan D. Blocker"" engraved; three family members are buried beside him, his father, mother, and sister. The following are named after Blocker: Dan Blocker Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran. He is best remembered for his role as Hoss Cartwright in the NBC Western television series"
"Leafy's Hoe S2/Ep35 Apr. 24 Brand New Bossy S2/Ep36 May 8 Twinkleberry Pie S2/Ep37 May 9 The Great Pink Sunset S2/Ep38 Apr. 28 Bubble and Beep! S2/Ep39 Apr. 22 Put a Sock in It! S2/Ep40 Apr. 30 Crafty Beeps! S2/Ep41 May 2 Cure for Bossy S2/Ep42 Dec. 22 Hunt the Beep S2/Ep43 Apr. 23 Pets S2/Ep44 Dec. 8 Source of the Sapphire Stream S2/Ep45 Apr. 29 Wash Those Socks! S2/Ep46 Dec. 12 The Bumps SEASON 3: S3/Ep1 Aug. 30 Up Down Hill S3/Ep2 Aug. 31 Caravan S3/Ep3 Sep. 6 Secret Garden S3/Ep4 Sep. 7 Bounceflower Tea S3/Ep5 Sep. 13 The"
"thrice-widowed patriarch Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene). He had three sons, each by a different wife: the eldest was the urbane architect Adam Cartwright (Pernell Roberts) who built the ranch house; the second was the warm and lovable giant Eric ""Hoss"" Cartwright (Dan Blocker); and the youngest was the hotheaded and impetuous Joseph or ""Little Joe"" (Michael Landon). Via exposition (S01:E01 – ""Rose for Lotta"") and flashback episodes, each wife was accorded a different ancestry: English (S02:E65 – ""Elizabeth My Love""), Swedish (S03:E95 – ""Inger My Love"") and French Creole (S04:E120 – ""Marie My Love"") respectively. The family's cook was the"
"the series were slated to consist of Bento Box Animation and 20th Century Fox Television. Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that Jake Johnson would star in the series. Hoops (TV series) Hoops is an upcoming American adult animation comedy web television series, created by Ben Hoffman, that is set to premiere on Netflix. ""Hoops"" follows ""a hot-headed, foul-mouthed high school basketball coach who thinks turning around his God-awful team will take him to the 'big leagues.'"" On October 3, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting"
"Big Little Lies (TV series) Big Little Lies is an American drama television series, based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, that premiered on February 19, 2017, on HBO. Created and written by David E. Kelley, the series' seven-episode first season was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. ""Big Little Lies"" stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley and tells the story of three emotionally troubled women in Monterey, California, who become embroiled in a murder investigation. Alexander Skarsgård, Laura Dern, Jeffrey Nordling, Adam Scott, Zoë Kravitz, and James Tupper feature in supporting roles. Critically acclaimed, the"
"a chance to fully develop before the show's abrupt cancellation in November 1972 (with last episode airing January 16, 1973). Many fans, as well as both Landon and Greene, felt that the Hoss character was essential, as he was a nurturing, empathetic soul who rounded out the all-male cast. For 14 years, the Cartwrights were the premier western family on American television and have been immensely popular on cable networks such as TV Land, INSP, Family Channel, and the Hallmark Channel. The series currently airs on Me-TV, TV Land, INSP, and Encore Westerns. TV Land airs ""Bonanza"" from only the"
"that a long time ago, way out in the West somewhere, on a ranch known as the Okie-Dokie corral, there lived a group of cowboy brothers. One of the brothers named Reuben greets the viewers with ""'Allo, little doggies!"" After that, the rest of the brothers were introduced, who are all named Simeon, Levi, Izzy, Zeb, Gad, Ash, Dan, Natty, and Jude. There was also Baby Ben, but ""he was too little to come outside"". There was also one more brother, named Little Joe (played by Larry the Cucumber). Little Joe then comes out from the ranchhouse, to which Jude"
"role of Matthew, son of the Judd Hirsch character, on the comedy series ""Dear John"" (1988). Then he was one of a family of orphans who con Robert Mitchum into being their guardian in ""A Family For Joe"" (NBC, 1990). Ben is best known for his role as lead character Cory Matthews on the hit TV sitcom ""Boy Meets World"" from 1993 until 2000. Savage's brother Fred appeared alongside him in one episode of ""Boy Meets World"", guest starring as a lecherous college professor pursuing Cory's girlfriend. In the following season, Fred directed his brother and the cast of ""Boy"
"wear western wear or clothing popular in the 1950s, Horne dresses in fashionable double breasted suits and designer track suits, both staples of 1980s fashion; upon first seeing him, Agent Dale Cooper singles him out as a ""glad-handing dandy."" Ben has a family, who live with him in the owner's quarters at the Great Northern. His wife, Sylvia, and son, Johnny, only appear briefly on the series; Sylvia is a put-upon trophy wife, while Johnny is a developmentally disabled 27-year-old who spends his days playing cowboys and Indians. Ben also has a brother, Jerry Horne, who acts as his business"
"son, Ben, about the faith. Ross gets divorced and is newly single in the very first episode because his wife, Carol, has realized she's a lesbian. Later he dates Rachel but it results in a break-up. Afterward, Ross gets married to Emily which doesn't last long. Also, he marries Rachel in Las Vegas when the two are drunk and then ultimately that too results in a divorce. In the whole series, Ross gets divorced 3 times. A running theme in Ross's narrative is his competition with his younger sister, manifested through wrestling and paranoia. As children, they took part in"
"band, finding religion, auditioning for a reality show, and volunteering. Hoffman seeks advice from people like his father, ex-girlfriends, and his therapist, who also help Hoffman in introducing the show's sketches. The Ben Show The Ben Show (also known as The Ben Show With Ben Hoffman) is an American sketch comedy television series created and hosted by comedian Ben Hoffman. The series premiered on February 28, 2013, on the American cable television network Comedy Central. Hoffman, Mike Gibbons, Itay Reiss, Derek Van Pelt, and Judi Brown Marmel serve as the show's executive producers. The series was not announced for a"
"Rosenblatt. He also voices Noah Pawling in the film """". Jesse Head Jesse John Head (born September 1, 1983) is an American actor, best known for his co-starring role on the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen' sitcom ""So Little Time"". He has also had a recurring role on ""Huff"". He has made guest appearances on several other TV shows, including ""NUMB3RS"", ""Grey's Anatomy"" and ""Bones"". Jesse has guest-starred on the WB hit summer series ""Summerland"". Jesse has also guest-starred as Trent Stone in the season 3 ""Hannah Montana"" episode ""Miley Says Goodbye? Part 2"". Jesse is also in the movie adaptation"
"a Drama Series, and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. The first season follows the Harmon family: Ben (Dylan McDermott), Vivien (Connie Britton) and Violet (Taissa Farmiga), who move from Boston to Los Angeles to start a new life in a Victorian mansion, after Vivien has a miscarriage and Ben has an affair with Hayden McClaine (Kate Mara), one of his students. On arrival, they learn from Marcy (Christine Estabrook), the real estate agent, that the previous owners of their new mansion, a couple named Chad and Patrick (Zachary Quinto and Teddy"
"Little Big Shots Little Big Shots is an American variety television series. Co-created and produced by Steve Harvey and Ellen DeGeneres, with Harvey serving as host, the series features children demonstrating talents and engaging in conversation with Harvey. The series was ordered by NBC in May 2015 for an eight-episode first season, which premiered on March 8, 2016. On March 14, 2016, NBC renewed the series for a second season, which premiered on March 5, 2017. The series has since been renewed for third season, which premiered on March 18, 2018. The series premiered as a ""preview"" after ""The Voice"""
"Ben et Thomas Ben et Thomas is a French TV series created by Mike Horelick and Jon Carnoy that first aired on May 31, 2008 on France 4. Ben Rosenberg and Thomas Verne are two highschool friends into skateboard. One is a geek, the other is more down-to-earth, but they make a great pair. Though their friendship is tested when Liselott, a beautiful blonde, arrives at school. The series revolves around these teenagers and their family, school and love life. 1 (1-01) : The Hill (La Pente) 2 (1-02) : Martine Love Affair (Ben et Martine) 3 (1-03) : Liselott"
"recurring role (as Henry Boomhauer, the Wedloes' neighbor) in the TV series. Several black bears appeared in the film, portraying Ben's mother, Ben at different stages of his life from cub to full-grown adult, and Ben's mate and cubs. According to Derrick Rosaire Sr. and his family, the same female bear was used to play both Ben's mother and an older Ben. Ben as a full-grown adult was played primarily by Bruno, who also was the main bear playing Ben in the TV series. The CBS television series ""Gentle Ben"" premiered September 10, 1967 and ran until August 31, 1969,"
"Dan Blocker Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran. He is best remembered for his role as Hoss Cartwright in the NBC Western television series ""Bonanza"". Blocker was born Bobby Dan Davis Blocker in De Kalb, Texas, United States, son of Ora ""Shack"" Blocker (1895–1960) and his wife Mary Arizona Blocker, née Davis (1901–1998). The family moved to O'Donnell, south of Lubbock in West Texas, where they operated a store. As a boy, he attended Texas Military Institute and in 1946 played football at Southern Baptist-affiliated Hardin–Simmons"
"The Ben Show The Ben Show (also known as The Ben Show With Ben Hoffman) is an American sketch comedy television series created and hosted by comedian Ben Hoffman. The series premiered on February 28, 2013, on the American cable television network Comedy Central. Hoffman, Mike Gibbons, Itay Reiss, Derek Van Pelt, and Judi Brown Marmel serve as the show's executive producers. The series was not announced for a second season, officially cancelling the series. References to the show on Comedy Central's website have since been removed. In each episode, Ben Hoffman undergoes a different ""life journey,"" including forming a"
"Hughes (Joshua Close), a lawyer, have an 8-year-old son, Brendon Hughes (Quinn Lord), but grieve over their recently dead 6-year-old daughter, Tess, who died in an accident. They also have a dog named Harris. One night while out for a walk, they come across a vehicle, appearing as if they were being watched. The next day, they meet their neighbors, Jane Sakowski (Rachel Miner), Bobby Sakowski (James D'Arcy) and their 9-year-old son, Jared Sakowski (Alex Ferris), inviting them over for afternoon lunch. That afternoon, the mood becomes unsettling when the Sakowskis bombard the Hughes with endless questions about their lives"
"of Ben. Although the network wanted to have Ben speak like a human on the show, Tors disliked the idea, so Ben made only animal noises. Notable guest stars included Burt Reynolds, Jay Silverheels, Strother Martin, Slim Pickens, Victor French, and Clint Howard's brother Ron Howard. Ralph Helfer's Africa U.S.A. animal ranch provided Bruno and other bears (as well as other animals) used in the series. The bears were obtained from Canada or near the Canada-U.S. border because those bears' coats were thicker and more photogenic than those of bears located further south in the U.S. The bears were declawed"
"Potter. In September of that year, Weaver starred with child actor Clint Howard in the CBS family drama ""Gentle Ben"". Kentucky Jones Kentucky Jones is a half-hour comedy/drama starring Dennis Weaver as Kenneth Yarborough ""K.Y. or Kentucky"" Jones, D.V.M., a recently widowed former horse trainer and active horse farm owner, who becomes the guardian of Dwight Eisenhower ""Ike"" Wong, a 10-year-old Chinese orphan, played by Ricky Der. Harry Morgan, previously of the CBS sitcoms ""December Bride"" and ""Pete and Gladys"", was featured in the series as Seldom Jackson, a former jockey who assists Dr. Jones. Cherylene Lee appears as Annie"
"Isabelle, Andy Jones, Julia Chan, Patricia Isaac, Stephen Oliver Oates and Mary Walsh. The series was originally pitched to the CBC as a drama, but Hynes was convinced by producer Sherry White to retool it as a comedy. Little Dog (TV series) Little Dog is a Canadian television comedy-drama series, which debuted on CBC Television on March 1, 2018. The series stars Joel Thomas Hynes as Tommy ""Little Dog"" Ross, a boxer who is offered the chance to redeem himself in a rematch against Rico ""Havoc"" St. George (Dwain Murphy), several years after forfeiting their first bout by walking away"
"Ben's father. In the second season, Ben meets his paternal grandmother, Emma Krohn, and learns she killed her husband Hilton Scudder on the night of Henry's birth, along with Henry's older brothers Owen, Gilbert, and Alvin Sr. (According to Knauf and the HBO website, Emma's other sons were from a previous marriage to Clarke ""C.W."" Powell, who had died by natural causes.) Emma introduces the people living with her as her grandchildren and Ben's cousins. Brother Justin Crowe is introduced as a devoted Methodist minister, who is supported by his sister Iris. On a self-discovery trip in the middle of"
"adventures of 8-year-old Brendon Small, who writes, directs, and stars in homemade film productions that he creates with his friends Melissa Robbins and Jason Penopolis. Brendon and Melissa's soccer coach, John McGuirk, is a short-tempered and selfish alcoholic who constantly gives Brendon and Melissa bad or morally bankrupt advice. Brendon's mother, Paula, meanwhile, is divorced and juggling her children, her job as a creative writing teacher, and her romantic life. The main cast for the season consisted of Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Paula Poundstone, and Melissa Bardin Galsky. Poundstone's role was recast after six episodes and given to Janine Ditullio"
"Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom is a British animated preschool television series aimed at pre-school children originally broadcast on Nickelodeon UK. It is broadcast across Nickelodeon's channels throughout Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America. The show is created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker, and produced by Astley Baker Davies and Entertainment One (the companies responsible for ""Peppa Pig""). Many of the actors who lend their vocal skills to characters in ""Peppa Pig"" also work on ""Little Kingdom"". These include John Sparkes, Sarah Ann Kennedy, David Rintoul and David Graham."
"even younger versions of their original roles. The episodes were released for online viewing at the end of July 2015. After years of speculation and reports on a possible sequel to ""Wet Hot American Summer"", shooting began on the miniseries in January 2015. The entire adult cast of the film returned in the same roles. Much of the film was shot in Los Angeles. Working around the availability of the cast members, many of whom had seen a significant rise in stardom since the original film, was difficult; some sources report that Bradley Cooper, who plays Ben, had to shoot"
"The Big House (2004 TV series) The Big House is an American prime time television sitcom starring actor/comedian Kevin Hart. It ran on the ABC television network in April 2004, lasting for only six episodes. The series represents a mirror-opposite of the NBC sitcom ""The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"". Kevin Hart is a wealthy, pampered student from Malibu. After his father is arrested and imprisoned for embezzlement, Kevin moves to Philadelphia to live with his working-class aunt, uncle and cousins (the Cleveland family), and enrolls in Drexel University. Olive Films, under license from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, has released"
"couple, Kyle and Mary Owens (Time Winters and K.T. Vogt). The small-town experience humbles Ben further when he misdiagnoses a young boy as having mitral valve regurgitation leading to late cyanosis, a case the town's curmudgeonly doctor Aurelius Hogue (Barnard Hughes) treats with a Coca-Cola. Hogue explains that the boy had chewed his father's tobacco and was given too much bismuth subnitrate as an antacid, causing a blue tinge. The carbonic acid component of the soda would relieve his stomachache. The two finally bond when Ben saves Hogue after he suffers a near-fatal heart attack. Since Hogue is eager to"
"airing a total of 58 episodes in two seasons. The series chronicled the adventures of young Mark Wedloe (played by Clint Howard) and his lovable black bear named Ben. ""Gentle Ben"" was produced by Ivan Tors, who also produced the ""Gentle Giant"" pilot film. Tors was an established producer of successful TV series, including Lloyd Bridges' ""Sea Hunt"", ""Flipper"" and ""Daktari"". Like the ""Gentle Giant"" film, the TV series ""Gentle Ben"" was set in Florida (allowing Tors to use his own studio facilities there) rather than Alaska, and Ben was a large black bear instead of the brown bear of"